NJ Medical Malpractice Lawsuits

New Jersey Medical Malpractice Litigation

If you have sustained a personal injury as a result of the careless actions or inactions of a medical professional you may be the victim of medical malpractice. The Parsippany Law Offices of James C. DeZao, P.A. are fluent in New Jersey personal injury law.  We have the dedication and commitment to design a legal strategy to secure a healthy compensation award for your injuries.

The Litigation Process For A Malpractice Suit in NJ

There are many steps involved in litigating a medical malpractice lawsuit and they include:

• Filling the petition – the petition establishes the foundation of the case. An important part of the petition is the amount of damages the plaintiff is seeking.

• Serving the summons – when the summons is served it basically informs the defendant that there has been a lawsuit filed against him or her and provides some information about the lawsuit. The defendant is required to respond or try to have the case dismissed within the designated time frame or face legal consequences.

• Discovery process – this step involves the exchanging of pertinent facts and documents between both parties. This is an important step in New Jersey medical malpractice lawsuits because the documents can be both bountiful and extensive.

• Pre-Trial motions – a motion is filed by an attorney who seeks for the court to rule on a specific legal matter pertinent to the case. Some motions have the power to resolve the legal matter prior to the commencement of a trial.

• Settlement – if both sides can come to a settlement agreement, with the assistance of their respective attorneys, then a trial can be avoided. If a plaintiff agrees to a settlement offered by the defendant then he or she waives the right to continue the lawsuit or any future lawsuits related to this specific case.

• Trial – if the case cannot be settled, or any pre-trial motions fail to end the legal matter, then the case goes to trial.

• Collecting damages – if the jury awards damages to the plaintiff there may be additional steps that need to be taken before actual collection can take place.

• Appeal – if either side is unsatisfied with the final judgment then an appeal can be filed. When this occurs, the case is brought before a higher court to determine if an error has been made either regarding the law or the amount of damages awarded.

Keep in mind that the steps involved in your particular medical malpractice lawsuit in NJ may differ slightly. Additionally, your attorney may be able to reach a settlement which would eliminate the need for a time-consuming and costly trial.

We look forward to discussing the specifics of your medical malpractice lawsuit with you.

The Parsippany Law Offices of James C. DeZao, P.A. are ready to protect your legal rights and aggressively seek the maximum compensation you are entitled to under New Jersey personal injury law. To schedule your initial private consultation, call us at (800) 675-2604, or fill out our online quick contact or contact us form.